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1. 301 怪 The Strange Urban Adventures of the Quack Doctor Du Ziteng 怪医杜子腾的奇妙都市行 The Palace's Midnight Nurse皇宫的午夜护士20k WordsCompleted The Strange Urban Adventures of the Quack Doctor Du Ziteng 1Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 302 斩 Cutting Spring 斩春 Chinese Loropetalum in the South南有檵木Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted ༆ Original title: "Slaying Spring", courtesy title: "Three Thousand Miles of Floating Light", also known as "A Little Bookshop in Chang'an" . "The audiobook is now available. Give it a listen!" . [Historical fantasy, farming, ancient romance, healing, opening a bookshop, romance, with a strong focus on the love story.] · [Heroine: Xu Jiang ★ Hero: Lou Yunchun] · [Other characters: Hu Xu ★ Song Li, Zeng Zhui ★ Lin Hongchu, Lin Qinnian ★ Madam Lin, Lou Jing ★ Madam Lou. Du Hui, Yuan Zuzu, Wu Zhi, 19.8kReads9.5Score3kShelves

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   It is complete and available for reading.

3. 303 重 Reborn, I Married the Scumbag's Uncle and Turned the Heavens Upside Down! 重生后嫁给渣男他叔，炸翻九天！ User77366940用户77366940Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted [Two reborn leads + equally strong man and woman + sweet romance + taking down scumbags] In her previous life, Su Zhaohua was the crown princess envied by countless women in the capital. One careless moment was all it took for her own younger sister to climb into the crown prince’s bed. They killed the brother she loved most, as well as her and the child in her womb. She swore on the spot that the guilty pair would pay in blood. Reborn at fifteen, she is once again the legitimate daughter of the 206Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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   Short story, but good!

4. 304 此 Chang'an of This World 此间长安 Gu Yanqing顾砚青Ancient Romance353k WordsOngoing A lifetime in a frail body, half a life among books. After an unexpected long sleep, he wakes in the Tang dynasty, during the Zhenguan era. Young Lin Chen has nothing to his name and a life as insignificant as a blade of grass. The moment he opens his eyes, he falls into a deadly predicament. In his previous life, he was confined to a sickbed, unable to live freely. In this life, even if he must walk through the mud, he will make every step shine. He will neither curry favor with the powerful no 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Standing in Chang'an, with the rubble of the Zhou, Qin, Han and Sui dynasties beneath my feet and the sky of the fourth year of the Zhenguan era above my head;

5. 305 幽 Unraveling the Mystery: The Darkest Cases Exposed 幽秘追凶：黑暗谜团大揭秘 The Palace's Midnight Nurse皇宫的午夜护士Mystery20k WordsCompleted Hunting Killers in the Shadows: Unraveling Dark Mysteries —Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 306 渺 Misty Waves of Astonishment 渺渺惊澜 Ya Fei Li Ou亚菲莉欧Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted Shi Miao is the most cherished daughter of the Shi family, but she has a secret: she is not their biological child. To repay their kindness, she chooses the quickest path: attaching herself to the powerful. She sets her sights on Prince Su, Zhao Jingyuan, a celebrated military hero who deeply despises women throwing themselves at him. Everyone in the capital knows that Prince Su is stern and iron-fisted, and the emperor's most valued son. Everyone waits to see Shi Miao make a fool of herself, m 3.2kReads8.1Score406Shelves

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   It's so touching! A rebellious son sneaks off to join the army before the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the mother's anger quickly turns to resignation with just a simple, "I just hope he's safe." When Madam Shi learns that her third son has left without a word for the western frontier, she's initially furious at his mediocre skills, then resentful that he abandoned his parents. After a whirlwind of emotions, all her anger is ultimately condensed into a single, gentle "I just hope he's safe," and the heroine's soft words become her only solace. This portrayal of a mother's love—tough on the outside but soft on the inside—is so real; every word is worth reading.

7. 307 幽 The Cursed Village: The End of the Evil Shadow 幽村秘咒：邪影的终结 The Palace's Midnight Nurse皇宫的午夜护士Mystery16k WordsCompleted The Cursed Secrets of a Haunted Village: The End of the Evil Shadow 1Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 308 重 Reborn as a Substitute Bride, the Prince Dotes on Me Without Restraint 重生替嫁，王爷他娇宠无度 A Lampwick Wrapped in Fog雾裹灯芯Ancient Romance148k WordsCompleted She was sent as a substitute bride to a man rumored to bring death to his wives and leave no heirs. The entire capital wagered she wouldn’t survive her wedding night. But with memories of her past life, Su Wanning helped Gu Yanci avoid traps, root out spies, and defeat political rivals, transforming from a discarded daughter forced into marriage into the sole mistress of the Prince Regent’s household. He held power over the court, never took another concubine, and devoted himself to her alone. O —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Having died unjustly and tragically, she is unexpectedly reborn. Her first act is to tear off her half-sister's hypocritical mask and expose her stepmother's poisoning plot. Forced by her family to marry in her place to bring good fortune, she decisively severs ties with her family. After marrying into the royal palace, she uses her intelligence to gain a foothold and rise step by step against all odds.

9. 309 蓝 Sapphire Trap: The Quantum Bride's Death Recursion 蓝宝石陷阱：量子新娘的死亡递归 The Palace's Midnight Nurse皇宫的午夜护士Sci-Fi & Apocalypse7k WordsCompleted The Sapphire Trap: The Quantum Bride's Death Recursion 2Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 310 锦 Bound by a Letter, Reborn into a Web of Mysteries 锦书缚，重生仍困谜局中 Zi Bingfeng紫冰枫Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted [Tomato Original] [Reborn] [Revenge] [Face-slapping] [Feel-good read] [Mystery] Xiao Jinshu is the eldest daughter of the Duke of Xiao’s household. Personally taught by the Duke of Xiao, she excels at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and is considered the model of a noble young lady in the capital. She has been betrothed to the heir of Prince Jing since childhood, but her own relatives frame her and marry her off to an uneducated wastrel. Her parents, younger siblings, and uncle’s family 664Reads8.0Score105Shelves
11. 311 都 Urban Cultivation System: My Carefree Life 都市修真系统：我的逍遥人生 The Palace's Midnight Nurse皇宫的午夜护士17k WordsCompleted The Urban Cultivation System: My Carefree Life —Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 312 玉 With Jade Bones as Her Chessboard, She Slays the Whole City With Her Beauty 玉骨为棋，她色杀满城 Ji Chi及尺Ancient Romance238k WordsCompleted [The heroine is a master of cosmetic surgery, and every woman in the capital begs her to reshape her face] [Revenge + household intrigue + both leads are pure-hearted + jealous hero + domineering pursuit + groveling for her forgiveness + angsty romance] Fu Yin was born with an alluring beauty and peerless charm. Two years ago, she took in an amnesiac man as her husband, never expecting it to bring disaster upon her entire family. When they met again, Fu Yin learned that the man who had shared he 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I stayed up all night to finish the first chapter and was completely hooked! This is the pinnacle of ancient Chinese revenge novels 😭 The female lead once relied on her amnesiac lover for survival. She happily searched for him in the capital, only to find him in a high position, already engaged, and coldly ignoring her in public. Humiliated in the streets and plagued by rumors, each disappointment shattered their past warmth. The plot is brimming with tension from the very beginning, getting more and more heart-wrenching as you read.

13. 313 心 A Heartbeat Built to Last 心跳永筑 The Palace's Midnight Nurse皇宫的午夜护士Sci-Fi & Apocalypse12k WordsCompleted A Heartbeat Built to Last 5Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 314 惊 A Heart Stirred by Spring 惊春心 Young Master Yu羽公子Two Female Leads559k WordsCompleted A feel-good power fantasy: Luo Ran gently closes her eyes and slowly falls from the cliff. In her mind, he is holding the woman he loves in his arms, his eyes full of concern. A bitter smile touches her lips. In the end, her best years have slipped away... Only when they are separated by life and death does he realize that his love for her has long since become part of his bones! When Luo Ran opens her eyes again, she has forgotten her past life. Carrying her family’s deep blood feud, she embark 20Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    A captivating historical romance novel, absolutely brilliant.

15. 315 都 Now That I’m Reborn, Why Should I Put Up With My Vile In-Laws? 都重生了，谁还惯着极品婆家啊 I've Run Out of Words想不出词了Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted [No Romance + Farming + Putting Scumbags in Their Place + Reborn + Family Life + Building Wealth + Adorable Kids] Chen Taohua spent her whole life being meek and obedient, only to meet a gruesome end. When she opened her eyes again, she had been reborn. This time, she, Chen Taohua, would never be anyone’s punching bag again! What good does putting up with everything do? As long as you obey, there will always be endless work and hardship. Her sister-in-law is willful, unreasonable, and vicious? 88Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book!

16. 316 凤 Phoenix Decree 凤令 The Palace's Midnight Nurse皇宫的午夜护士Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted The Phoenix Decree 4Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 317 邪 The Evil Emperor's Sole Favorite: The Heaven-Defying Consort Rules the World 邪帝独宠逆天邪妃倾天下 Little Prince of Youyue悠月的小王纸Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted I’m no good at writing introductions! He is the mysterious and mighty War Emperor of the Divine Realm, known as the Evil Emperor. After exhausting his cultivation and damaging his primordial spirit to save his beloved, his memories were sealed, and he was reborn through reincarnation. She is the mysterious and mighty Empress of the Divine Realm. At the brink of death during the war between gods and demons, she was sealed away and sent to another world. She is Mu Yue, a top agent known as the Gho 12Reads8.1Score—Shelves
18. 318 轮 The Palace of Reincarnation: The Divine Maiden's Path to Defying Fate 轮回宫阙：神女逆命之途 The Palace's Midnight Nurse皇宫的午夜护士Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted The Palace of Reincarnation: The Goddess's Path to Defying Fate 3Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 319 老 Why Is the Boss's Wife Like This? 老板娘为何这样 Mu Xuan沐暄Ancient Romance124k WordsCompleted [Gourmet Medicinal Cuisine + Ancient-Era Romance with a Twist + Transmigration System] After gourmet chef Lu Junjun unexpectedly falls into a vegetative state, she transmigrates to the Great Zhou dynasty, a land renowned for its cuisine! Isn't that just like stepping with her eyes closed into her comfort zone? She'd planned to enjoy a carefree life, but the System demands that she become the richest person in the capital and help the people. She can only return after completing her mission. So, 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [🌸🌸This historical romance novel is really good🌸🌸You'll regret it if you don't read it!] You'll find the plot very original and the pacing is tight after reading the first few chapters. If you want to read high-quality novels, you must read this one! Highly recommended!

20. 320 捻 Snow Flecked with Gold 捻金雪 Ming Yu明与Ancient Romance628k WordsCompleted [Sly scheming minister + clever beauty + unhinged characters + devoted couple + happy ending + sweet romance] Tea comes in red and green; people come in decent and fake. Be sly but not cruel, ruthless enough to hold your ground. Dote on your wife without limits, and know how to love your partner. Sweet, but never cloying. Want to learn? Pay your tuition and come on over... [laughs][laughs][laughs] 237Reads8.1Score—Shelves
21. 321 凤 The Phoenix Returns to Court: Healing the Great Zhou Dynasty 凤还朝医定大周 Cen Yin岑洇Ancient Romance158k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Lin Wei finds herself in the war-torn chaos of the Five Dynasties period. As a female physician, she enters the palace and crosses paths with Chai Rong, the great ruler known to history as Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou. Chai Rong governs with diligence and devotes himself to unifying the land. He once declared his grand ambition: “Ten years to expand the realm, ten years to nourish the people, and ten years to bring lasting peace.” Sadly, fate had other plans. He died of il 3Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    A fantastic new historical romance novel; both the writing style and the plot are top-notch.

22. 322 幽 The Secret of the Shadowy Apartment 幽影公寓的秘密 The Palace's Midnight Nurse皇宫的午夜护士Mystery10k WordsCompleted The Secrets of the Haunted Apartment —Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 323 踩 You Stepped on My Family to Rise, So Why Regret My Marriage to a General? 踩我全家上位，我嫁将军你悔什么 Flowers Fall in Chang'an花落长安丶Ancient Romance205k WordsOngoing [Rebirth and revenge] + [rivalry for the heroine] + [a heroine who fights back without hesitation] Lu Mingwei, the legitimate daughter of a marquis’s household, once thought she was the happiest woman in the world. For five years of marriage, her husband, Shen Huai, treated her like his most treasured possession. The warm porridge he brought her each morning, their passionate nights, and his devoted vigil at her sickbed all immersed her in a grand love story. Only when forged evidence branding t 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Her brother's head was hung on the city wall, her mother was turned into a human pig, and her lover wiped out her entire family. Reborn with a single move, the legitimate daughter of a marquis takes revenge, but a ruthless general arrives to overturn the world for her, nailing the scumbag to the wall first. So satisfying!

24. 324 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Married a Wife by Selling Ice Pops 穿越后我靠冰糕娶老婆 The Palace's Midnight Nurse皇宫的午夜护士6k WordsCompleted After I Transmigrated, I Won a Wife with Ice Cream 2Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 325 朝 A Mistake Made Day After Day 朝朝误 Deep Sea Fish Chaser深海追鱼Ancient Romance324k WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no rebirth, no System. A pure historical romance + love between a man and woman + family and nation] On a stormy Mid-Autumn night, overlapping shadows cast by candles in a private residence shattered the lie of “one heart, one lifetime, one partner.” She ran mad through the rain with a sword in hand, while he cuddled his new lover on the bed. And the cousin who always said she only wanted enough to eat had already set her sights on becoming the Xie family matriarch. But who w 528Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a beautiful ancient romance novel. I am Cui Jinglan, the most spoiled second young lady of the Cui family. I verbally berate my eldest sister for being foolish, but secretly I shield her from all harm. Family ties are thorns, hurting but also bringing clarity—in this deep and powerful family compound, sisters must ultimately fight their way out side by side.

26. 326 凤 Phoenix Dance Across the Nine Heavens: The Legitimate Daughter's Defiant Elegance 凤舞九天：嫡女逆世风华 The Palace's Midnight Nurse皇宫的午夜护士Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted The Phoenix Dances Across the Nine Heavens: The Legitimate Daughter's Unrivaled Rise —Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 327 爱 Love Blossoms in Peach Blossom Haven: A Reborn Love Story at the Baby-Making Manor 爱启桃源：送子山庄的重生恋曲 The Palace's Midnight Nurse皇宫的午夜护士Modern Romance7k WordsCompleted Love Begins in Peach Blossom Haven: The Reborn Romance of the Child-Blessing Manor —Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 328 兼 After Working as a Part-Time Assassin, I Discover My Boss Is My Husband 《兼职杀手后，发现老板是我相公》 The Sly Cat厚黑的猫猫Ancient Romance19k WordsCompleted After Taking a Part-Time Job as an Assassin, I Discovered My Boss Was My Husband 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "After Part-Time Assassin, I Discovered My Boss Was My Husband" By day, she's a lazy bum; by night, a fiercely competitive assassin. Until she discovers—her boss is actually her handsome, albeit lame, husband?! Yu Xiaoyu, a sickly rich girl, was "abducted" to the mountains by a beautiful white-haired woman at the age of twelve. For five years, she was fed wild vegetables and honed her martial arts skills, finally "graduating" and leaving the mountain—only to find her master was a wanted criminal, leaving her unemployed. Back home, she was forced into a bridal sedan chair and married the rumored lame third young master of the Shen family. Her husband is gentle and handsome, but he's too good at telling stories, causing her to fail her baby-making mission every night. Until she saves the assassin Mo Qi, starting her second career: a top agent in the Shadow Pavilion, codenamed "Rose." By day, she helps her sisters-in-law lose money while doing needlework; by night, she masks herself to assassinate corrupt officials—a fulfilling and paid life. Her only worry: the organization's big boss is elusive, and those eyes always make her heart race. Until she ran away pregnant… no, I mean, she was ambushed while on a mission with her baby, and the BOSS descended from the sky—removing his mask, revealing none other than her gentle, "impaired" husband! Shen Yan raised an eyebrow and chuckled: "Wife, performance bonus deducted, double the story tonight." Yu Xiaoyu hugged her nursing baby tightly: "Boss, can we settle the maternity leave allowance first?" Later, rumors circulated: that killer couple always carried out missions with their child. Nursing on the rooftop × slaying people downstairs, managing to balance career and family perfectly. Shen Yan sighed for the 108th time, looking at his wife who was pregnant again: "Madam, can I request permission to operate alone?" Yu Xiaoyu touched her belly with starry eyes: "Next mission, I'll bring the fourth child along for prenatal education!" [Reading Guide] 1. Silly and sweet romance × Unmasked fiction, laugh-out-loud throughout. 2. A dramatic couple performing their daily lives; weak and helpless by day, agile and capable by night. 3. A family of assassins working with a child; beware of the adorable baby. 4. 1V1, both are virgins; the male lead's limp is fake, and he has more identities than the female lead. One-sentence summary: After marrying a cripple, I secretly married my boss. 6

29. 329 战 The God of War’s Beloved Is a Special Forces Soldier from Another World 战神的掌心娇竟是异世特种兵 Big Sister Ali阿狸姐姐Ancient Romance961k WordsCompleted The modern era’s top special forces soldier, “Night Phoenix,” dies on a mission. Her soul travels through time and she is reborn as Wei Shi, the infamous “spoiled and unruly princess” of Prince Jing’s manor in the Tianqi Kingdom. The moment she opens her eyes, she inherits the original owner’s painful memories of her past life: her father, Prince Jing, has rendered such great service that the emperor sees him as a threat. The incompetent and suspicious Emperor Jianwu joins forces with corrupt of 10.4kReads8.5Score1.4kShelves

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    Upon arriving at the border, she used her battlefield first aid knowledge to save a critically wounded soldier from the brink of death. She treated the wound and stabilized the injury using improved methods, pulling the man back from the brink of death, a feat that even the imperial physicians were helpless against. This was the first time she had shown those around her her extraordinary abilities.

30. 330 赘 The Live-In Son-in-Law Awakens: The God-Tier System Protects the Land 赘婿觉醒：神级系统护山河 The Palace's Midnight Nurse皇宫的午夜护士15k WordsCompleted The Awakened Live-In Son-in-Law: A Divine System Protects the Land —Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 331 锦 Return of the Swallow 锦堂归燕 Breezy and Bright风光霁月Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted As the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, she was switched at birth and forced to struggle for survival among the common folk. At long last, she was reunited with her family, only to be caught up in endless domestic power struggles. She wanted to get along with her sisters, honor her elders, and live a peaceful life of her own, but every one of those awful people was determined to thwart her! So she faced reality: if she wanted a good life, she would have to scheme and fight within the h 2.3kReads8.4Score306Shelves

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    These are all pretty good. [1] Unparalleled in strategy and wisdom, always showing affection. [2] The bad guys weren't punished, and things remained harmonious all the way through. [3] The Sixth Sister is truly remarkable; she is a model of womanhood and full of righteousness.

32. 332 浮 A Life Adrift in the Clouds! 浮生萦云！ A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Ancient Romance131k WordsOngoing Ancient-style xianxia x past lives and present life x scheming, obsessive love interest x tragic romance Floating Life Entwined with Clouds (also known as Floating Life Entwined with Clouds!) <Happiness waits quietly, while turmoil lies in wait. When a fragile mortal must enter a world of gods and demons, the dangers she faces are far more daunting than saving a lovesick devil. He and she sway between illusion and obsession, traversing cycle after cycle of memories. It is all like a mellow, into 221Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommendations for family business novels, such as "The Legend of Zhenniang," and similar novels about inheriting a family business!

33. 333 绝 Rose at the Edge of Despair: Secrets and Rebirth in the World of the Wealthy 绝境玫瑰：豪门的秘密与重生 The Palace's Midnight Nurse皇宫的午夜护士Modern Romance11k WordsCompleted Rose in Desperate Straits: The Secrets and Rebirth of a Wealthy Family —Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 334 这 This Empire Was Won in Battle by My Husband and Me 这江山，是我和夫君杀出来的 A Lampwick Wrapped in Fog雾裹灯芯Ancient Romance170k WordsCompleted A marriage contract turned me, Shen Yuan, into a pawn my family was willing to discard, marrying me off to a sickly prince said to die before turning twenty, to bring him good fortune. On our wedding night, my father handed me a packet of deadly poison. “Make him die of his illness. That is your only duty!” I poisoned him through my tears, thinking I would be a widow from then on. But my frail husband downed it in one gulp and flashed me a wicked smile. “My dear, this poison tastes pretty good.” —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience to bring good fortune, a murder—she marries into the royal palace carrying a secret poison, while he feigns illness and waits for his prey. From clashes over poisoned wine to power struggles in the inner quarters, from family threats to life-and-death situations, two people caught in the middle of life eventually form an alliance to weather the storms of the court together.

35. 335 靖 The Legitimate Daughter of the Jingyuan Marquis Household 靖远侯府的嫡女 A Fox's Words in Dreams狐言入梦Ancient Romance280k WordsCompleted Su Ruowan spent her whole life being cautious, planning every step, and exhausting herself before finally earning a peaceful death in old age. When she opens her eyes again, she’s back in the Jingyuan Marquis’s Manor as the legitimate daughter. She vows to resolve the mysteries of her past life, avenge her mother’s murder, protect her elder brother’s career, ensure her grandmother’s health and longevity, and help her best friend set the household in order. As for a husband, this time she’ll choo 401Reads8.5Score—Shelves
36. 336 祯 The Tale of Zhen Niang 祯娘传 A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Ancient Romance17k WordsOngoing Obsessive Love × True and Fake Heiresses × Cunning and Possessive × Chang'an's Richest Man Zhenniang was the daughter of a modest county magistrate, content to live a quiet life, but she caught the eye of Qian Zhongyu, Chang'an's richest man. Qian Zhongyu was unrivaled in both power and wealth. Beneath his refined, charming exterior lurked a bone-deep obsession and a dangerously unhinged nature. “Azhi, in this life and the next, you can only be my wife. Swear it now!” “I, Lin Zhen, swear here an —Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 337 阿 Little Jade 阿琅 Weary of Dancing倦舞Ancient Romance923k WordsCompleted A Lang returned to the marquis household in the capital, only to find both her parents dead and herself a mere sparrow living under someone else’s roof. As one demon after another took the stage, scheming and fighting among themselves, she remained unmoved. So what if she was in dire straits? She alone would decide her fate. Why fear the thorns and brambles? My life is mine, not Heaven’s. When the capital is filled with nobles, who in all the land will fail to know your name? Watch as A Lang foi 127Reads8.8Score100Shelves
38. 338 阙 The Clouds Return 阙云归 Xunxun Cai Qingqing寻寻菜轻轻Ancient Romance338k WordsOngoing A frosty blade hidden in her sleeve, her delicate hands turning the tides. When Zhou Shuyun was young, the final copper nail was driven into her mother's coffin. From then on, the deep and secluded mansion became a prison. She tread carefully at every turn, yet was still driven to the brink. She could either become a pawn in a marriage alliance or die amid the schemes and secrets of the inner household. But she was determined to fight for a way to survive, honing her edge in blood and fire. She —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "The Return of the Clouds" is really good! It's a palace intrigue and domestic power struggle story with a strong female lead—it's incredibly enjoyable! [Thumbs up]

39. 339 穿 Transmigrate to a Matriarchal World: A Few More Husbands Can't Hurt 穿越女尊：夫郎多点也无妨 Half Mountain Demon一半山妖Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Complete [Matriarchal world + one heroine, multiple partners + happy ending + growing heroine, not an all-powerful wish-fulfillment heroine] After an accident drops her into an unfamiliar world, Baili Shan has only one goal: keep her head down and wait for the transmigration portal to be repaired so she can go home. But then her hopeless romantic side gets the better of her. One moment, she's reeling from sweet nothings; the next, she's stabbed in the heart. Meanwhile, the beauty who silently wa 999Reads8.4Score102Shelves

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    I've been following this book recently. It's a true coming-of-age story with a female protagonist who doesn't have forced intelligence reduction or mindless wish fulfillment. What really attracts me is that the female protagonist makes mistakes, reflects on them, and becomes stronger through setbacks. This realistic growth storyline is more touching than a plot where the protagonist is always on easy mode!

40. 340 香 Fragrance Across the Nine Provinces: A Gourmet Legend 香飘九州，美食传奇 Smoke and Dust on Ink墨上尘烟Ancient Romance255k WordsCompleted A food-focused transmigration story, light and cheerful, perfect for reading in the evening with a meal. Food is at its heart, but home, nation, the world, and a sense of duty are all part of the story. A legitimate-born daughter versus an overbearing heir: power struggles, business management, palace and household intrigue, and face-slapping. The male and female leads are both smart and capable, and bring out the best in each other... Charcoal-grilled matsutake, hand-torn roast rabbit, meat ske 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese cuisine! With a romantic pairing, this light and easy-to-watch story features a female protagonist disguised as a man, a star chef who transmigrates to the present day and is taken back to the army camp by a domineering prince, becoming a cook in the military. Every chapter with a dish name is filled with delicious food! Fried pork chops, steamed chicken with taro, braised fish with crispy bamboo shoots, vegetable omelets, grilled meat skewers, grilled mushrooms, pork offal soup, beef balls, hot pot… The story begins with her serving in the army on the frontier, and later she returns to the capital to open a shop and become wealthy. The plot is fast-paced, and the characters are endearing. The female protagonist, after transmigrating, leads soldiers in activities like egg-catching, fish-catching, and bamboo shoot digging, facing numerous crises…

41. 341 寸 A Moment of Joy 寸欢愉 It's an Avocado是鳄梨呀Ancient Romance105k WordsOngoing (A cool-headed, rational noblewoman x a ruthless, scheming crown prince; classic historical household intrigue + two reborn leads taking revenge on scum + sweet romance) Jiang Yue Le died at the hands of her husband's favored concubine. She thought she would be reduced to nothing, but instead she was reborn with hatred still in her heart. Eighteen years into the past, and from the start she was expected to marry that scumbag all over again! How could she agree? She lifted her veil and stepped d 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one... (A rational and aloof noblewoman x a crazy and cunning crown prince, traditional ancient romance with domestic intrigue + double rebirth and revenge + sweet romance) Jiang Yule died, at the hands of her husband's favored concubine. She thought she would be annihilated, but unexpectedly, she was reborn with resentment. Returning to eighteen years ago, she was immediately forced to remarry the scumbag! How could she agree? Lifting her veil and stepping down from the sedan chair, before she could even utter "I want to annul the engagement," she heard that the joyous occasion at the Marquis of Wuding's mansion had turned into tragedy. The powerful Marquis of Wuding had been assassinated in the wedding hall? The bride was not married, and a life was lost. The destruction of the Qi family had only just begun. Those stained with the blood of the Jiang family would not escape. Meng Yan, who was secretly plotting, felt that this young woman had changed after her rebirth. In the past twelve years spent together in the Mirror of Rebirth, she had always been virtuous and courteous. Why was she now so murderous? However, seeing the triumphant smile on her bright and generous face, he thought that taking her back as the Crown Princess might not be so bad? So, Meng Yan, using the name of Cui Shiyan, the notorious playboy of the capital, stood boldly at the Jiang family's gate before Jiang Yule had even broken off her engagement with the Marquis of Wuding's family, and declared passionately, "Cui Shiyan, the youngest son of the Cui family, seeks to marry Jiang Yule, the third young lady of the Jiang family. We wish to be husband and wife, and to spend our lives together." ---- Jiang Family: The Cui family has always been well-behaved; how could they have produced such a dissolute son… Qi Family: Is this taking advantage of my weakness to kill me? Cui Family: This son has already been expelled from the family. Don't ask; we don't know anything about him!

42. 342 首 Reborn as a Tycoon's Daughter: My First Step Toward Revenge Is Climbing the Social Ladder 首富千金重生，复仇第一步攀高枝 Eight Ah Nine八啊九Ancient Romance190k WordsCompleted [Historical romance|Rebirth|Revenge|Pure love|Sweet romance|Peerless in both medicine and poison] Qiao Lingshu is the pampered daughter of Sheng's richest family, brought up with a light touch. Her parents adore her, and her childhood friend, a senior fellow disciple, is her fiancé. Her life is perfect, until her beloved senior brother slaughters her entire family, and his “dear little sister” shoots an arrow through her heart. “He loves your family's money. I'm the one he loves.” Reborn in the 74Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is a carefree heiress from a wealthy family, who is indirectly killed by her beloved and reborn into the body of a sickly young lady from a fallen noble family. She appears weak but is capable of ruthless action. The male protagonist is the most intelligent prince, initially only curious about her, but gradually falling in love. However, the female protagonist's heart is only set on revenge and becoming a wandering female knight-errant…

43. 343 花 The Courtesan Is Reborn! The Bad Girl Takes Control of the Whole Game 花魁重生！坏女人掌控全场 Poker Wanderer扑克散人Ancient Romance475k WordsCompleted [This book has too few views and too few reviews, which is why its rating is so low! But if you give it a read, you’ll definitely say, “Now this is the good stuff!”] Rebirth + revenge on scumbags + one woman, multiple men + sweet-and-seductive contrast + no brainless decisions + an extremely satisfying ending In her previous life, she sold herself to a brothel for a scumbag, paving his way to success. In return, he strangled her with his own hands and desecrated her corpse with a bloody poem. S 880Reads8.2Score109Shelves

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    This one, which I would call the finest gem in the ancient romance genre, I didn't skip a single chapter, it's super good.

44. 344 入 After Entering the Palace, the Obsessive Emperor Dotes on Consort Yuan 入宫后，偏执皇上盛宠元妃娘娘 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [A violent emperor + a feigning-fool, ruthless concubine-born daughter + not mutually exclusive in the early stages + favored above the entire harem later] An Qingyu was the fourth daughter of the prime minister. Her mother, Concubine Lan Yue, had been brought into the household as the prime minister’s wife’s dowry maid. As a concubine-born daughter, An Qingyu had grown up at the First Madam’s side, keeping her head down and ingratiating herself, just like Concubine Lan. Then a twist of fate rui 1.7kReads9.0Score180Shelves

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    Highly recommended! Absolutely amazing! Highly recommended! Absolutely amazing! Highly recommended! Absolutely amazing!

45. 345 凤 Phoenix Perched on the Jade Terrace, Memories of a Dream 凤栖瑶台忆梦痕 Don't Touch My Fishing Rod别动我鱼竿Ancient Romance780k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted to Each Other + Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming] A second-year graduate student is halfway through a novel when she transmigrates into a book as a spineless Grand Princess. Three years ago, blinded by love, the original owner asked the Emperor to arrange her marriage to the Regent. Now he has taken his beloved first love as a co-wife. She plans to divorce him and focus on her own ambitions, but memories of the original owner keep pulling at her, and s 17Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 346 宫 A Heart Caged Behind Palace Walls: Consort Yuan Is Promoted Again 宫墙锁心宠，元妃娘娘又晋位了 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted No one is completely devoted to one person in the early part of the story, so don’t read if that’s a dealbreaker. The emperor is a scoundrel at first, but utterly doting later. More sweet than angsty. [Palace intrigue and rising to power + many children + absolute favor + climbing to the top one step at a time] Su Zhitang, the daughter of a general, enters the palace as a beauty after the selection. Her father is already a second-rank official, so she only wants to heed her mother’s advice, keep 607Reads9.0Score101Shelves
47. 347 重 Reborn, I Won't Spend Money on That Tragic, Gorgeous Boy Anymore 重生回来，我不再给美强惨少年花钱 Xiao Xiang Ke小向壳Ancient Romance13k WordsCompleted Reborn, I Stopped Spending Money on the Beautiful, Strong, and Wretched Boy 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Heart][Heart] If you like historical romance novels but don't like long ones, check out this short story. From a "love-obsessed ATM" to a "sane rich woman," all it takes is one rebirth and a broken inkstone!

48. 348 萧 Empress Xiao: Win the Emperor and Bear Him a Son 萧氏皇后：拿下皇上生皇子 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted More children, more blessings. [The fiercest rise to power through palace intrigue + Winning the emperor's heart + Having all the children in the imperial palace + Having children nonstop] Every child who survives in the end is the heroine's. After breaking all ties with Prince Ling, she enters the palace. Two years go by, and she avoids the emperor's favor, wanting only to live out her life in peace. She never expected the empress's banner to sway in her direction and choose her. Xiao Wan'er kn 291Reads8.9Score—Shelves
49. 349 麒 The Young Master Qilin and the Amorous Woman 麒麟公子，多情女 Great Sage Duo Duo大圣铎铎Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted On the day he got married, I went to return his bracelet. Ten years ago, in a ruined temple, he took my hand and said, "Wait for me." I waited ten years. All I got was a wedding invitation. I returned the bracelet and turned to leave. The guests all laughed at me. Everyone in the capital knew: the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Anyang had waited ten years for a man, until she became a laughingstock throughout the city. He didn't know. The person I had been waiting for was never him. It wa 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Staying up all night to read it] "On his wedding day, I returned the engagement bracelet. He didn't know that the person I was waiting for was never him." I'm devastated!!! *The Kirin Prince, the Amorous Woman*—a "substitute literature" masterpiece that made me cry until 3 AM! 📖 The story begins with a blood-soaked wedding: The General's mansion is brightly decorated, and Shen Changze is marrying his white moonlight. Jiang Wan, dressed in plain white, stands outside the door, takes out the silver bracelet she's worn for ten years, and returns it to him in front of everyone: "You made me wait for you, and I've waited ten years. Today, I've waited, and I'm returning it to you." The entire hall is in an uproar. He thinks she's an old flame who's come to steal the bride. He doesn't know that she was never waiting for him—it was his deceased elder brother. The one who carried her out of the fire ten years ago, burning himself to the bone but always saying "Don't be afraid." And the groom, Shen Changze, just has eyes exactly like his elder brother's. 🔥 Why did this book make me binge-watch it? ❶ A groundbreaking "substitute + wife-chasing" double whammy! It's not the cliché "he treats her as a substitute," but "she treats him as a substitute!" The male lead believes the female lead loves him, only to later discover—he's just his brother's shadow. This twisted, heart-wrenching romance is relentlessly suspenseful! ❷ High-energy from the start, every chapter is full of hooks! The first chapter is a slap in the face, the second reveals the truth, the third features the elder brother's portrait… Every chapter ends with a heart-stopping moment, making it impossible to scroll past. The comments section is full of "Author, you have no heart!" And "Please add more chapters!" ❸ The male and female leads are absolutely brilliant! The male lead is a cold, aloof general who later becomes a crazy wife-chasing maniac—kneeling in the rain, confessing his love in public, and standing up to powerful figures for her. The female lead appears flirtatious but is actually deeply devoted—she's surrounded by women, but only seeks one. A powerful duo + a cunning schemer + a powerful figure—every scene between them is electrifying! ❹ It's not mindless sweetness; it's the kind of story that makes you laugh and then cry. You thought it was just about a substitute's angst? Wrong! The older brother is still alive! When both brothers stand before her, one is the white moonlight she's waited ten years for, the other is the man who has been with her as she searches for someone—who will she choose? Guess. 📚 If you're tired of artificial sweetness and the same old domineering CEO romance stories, come to this one! It's a historical romance with political intrigue at its core, a substitute's angst woven throughout, and a heart-wrenching ending with a wife-chasing tragedy. Those who appreciate historical accuracy can rest assured (the etiquette of noble families and the war in the northern border are all based on historical sources), and those who appreciate emotional depth can rest assured (every chapter has tear-jerking/sweet/heartbreaking moments). 👉 I've already added it to my bookshelf, no more talk, let's go! Watch how Jiang Wan tears apart the fake white moonlight and makes the Qilin Prince cry!

50. 350 锦 The Tale of Consort Jin: Put Down Your Blade, Your Majesty, I Can Still Kill 锦妃传：皇上刀放下，本宫还能杀 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance359k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she trusted the empress and helped her eliminate her enemies, only to be cast aside once she was no longer useful. In this life, she’ll hold on to the emperor and topple the empress. Consort? Noble Consort? If she’s going to be anything, she’ll be empress. Your Majesty, here I come! 137Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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